Whiplash of weather
Numerous fundraisers are planned for a California Area School District sophomore who was killed Friday night in an electric dirt bike accident. Roscoe Volunteer Fire Company has scheduled two community events to benefit the family of Ayden Stahl, 16, of Roscoe, who died after the electric dirt bike he was riding struck a fallen tree felled by high winds Friday on Highland Drive behind Adamson Stadium in California at about 8:30 p.m. Stahl’s death was ruled accidental by the Allegheny County Medical Examiner’s office. The cause of death was listed as multiple blunt force injuries to the head and trunk. California police Chief Jim Smith called it a "freak accident," noting there ...
Cleanup continued following Friday’s storms that pummeled the region, knocking out power for thousands of people and toppling countless trees. Crews have made good progress restoring power to the more than 25,000 West Penn Power customers who were without electricity, including in hard hit ...
Though some local state officeholders will be facing challenges from within their own party in the May 19 primary election, congressional incumbents will be able to enjoy a much quieter season. In the 14th Congressional District, Republican Guy Reschenthaler will face no GOP challenger for the seat he has held since 2019. Now the chief deputy whip for the majority-Republican House, Reschenthaler has easily won re-election in a heavily red district that includes all of Washington, Greene and Fayette counties, and portions of Somerset, Westmoreland and Indiana counties. The only Democratic candidate to file for the race is Alan Bradstock, a U.S. Army veteran and retired FBI agent. U.S. ...
The Gala of Giving on April 25 will support the Catalyst for Change grant given by the Community Foundation of Fayette County. The foundation has awarded $175,000 in the grants through event proceeds, supporting Fayette County projects, and an additional $100,000 will be awarded this summer. The grants support nonprofits that will make a significant impact that will spark meaningful and measurable change in the county. Tickets include dinner, live music, an auction and after party at Seven Springs Mountain Resort. To purchase a ticket, donate an item or become a sponsor, go to www.cffayettepa.org.
Well here it is, March Madness is upon us and there are no area teams anywhere to be found. Pitt Panthers? The only drama late in their losing season was whether Pitt would eat Jeff Capel’s contract or not. He’ll remain. Next season will be his last, though, if a solid recruiting class ...
Connellsville had its back against the wall Wednesday morning against Missoula, Mont., in the opener of the Chipotle-USA Hockey High School National Championships in Plymouth, Minn. The Falcons were without five of their regulars who weren’t able to make the trip north, and trailed 1-0 six ...
Southmoreland senior Allison Stinnett is at least an honorary member of the Mount Pleasant swimming and diving team. What a minute, aren’t the two schools heated rivals? That, at least in the eyes of the media and those beyond the nucleus of the team, may be true, but when it comes to ...
Cheers: We’re in the home stretch of the Herald-Standard’s annual Give-A-Christmas campaign to support the Salvation Army service centers in Fayette County. It’s not too late to contribute to help us meet our $10,000 goal. All donations remain in the local area to help fund the ...
Hunters and members of waterfowl organizations have several options to ask questions and voice opinions on the 2026-27 proposed migratory game bird seasons. Questions or comments can be submitted by email to waterfowlcomments@pa.gov, or by mail to Pennsylvania Game Commission, Bureau of ...
